Gregory Jakel Obituary
He was born November 1, 1943 in Medford to John and Johanna (Harrington) Jakel. He grew up on his family's farm in Stetsonville and graduated from Medford High School in 1962.
After graduation, Greg became a milk hauler which he enjoyed doing for most of his working life. Since he never married, he was a caretaker for his mother until the time of her death in 1999. His nieces and nephews were very close to him because they always got to spend time with him every time they would visit Grandma and the relationships Greg had with them continued all of his life.
Greg enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling. He was always busy outside, planting trees, gardening, working on the pond he had built, mowing and taking care of the property. Greg loved planning family gatherings at the farm. When he and his brothers got together, there was always a lot of laughter and fun.
He is survived by a brother, John (Garnet) Jakel of Medford; sister-in-law, Bonnie Jakel of Spencer; many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James and Vincent Jakel; sister-in-law, Mary Jakel; and a nephew, Jim Jakel Jr.
A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville in the spring, and will be announced in the Star News and on the funeral home website.
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